Charleston Report Usage Statistics Survey

From: Rick Anderson <rickand_at_unr.edu> Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:18:37 -0700 To: <acqnet-l_at_listproc.appstate.edu>

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Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007
From: Kristen DeVoe (College of Charleston) <devoek_at_cofc.edu>
Subject: Charleston Report Usage Statistics Survey

**Please excuse any cross-postings**

Hello, 

I edit The Charleston Report, "A publication written for publishers, 
vendors, product developers, merchandisers, and wholesalers who are 
interested in expanding their library market."  For the TCR Surveys 
column, I would like to provide basic information on electronic 
resource usage statistics. 

I am including a link to a short survey (nine questions) on the topic
but I am also listing the questions at the bottom of this message if 
you care to respond to me via email (off-list please at 
devoek_at_cofc.edu).  All survey responses are confidential.  If you have
time, please respond to any or all of the questions and if you care to
add anything feel free, as the purpose of this column is to let 
publishers and vendors know what librarians think about certain 
industry topics.  The survey is intended to be informal and your 
participation is always appreciated. 

Link to The Charleston Report Usage Statistics Survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=182433585083

Thank you so much!

Kristen DeVoe
Electronic Resources Librarian
College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina 29424
Editor, The Charleston Report
Phone: (843) 953-6671
Email: devoek_at_cofc.edu

The Questions:
What type of library do you work in? 
Who in your organization collects and interprets e-resource usage 
data? (Please provide job title if possible) 
How is e-resource usage statistics information gathered? 
What, if any, challenges are associated with gathering e-resource 
usage statistics? 
What are the e-resource usage statistics used for? 
What, if any, challenges are associated with analysis of e-resource
usage statistics? 
How important are standards such as COUNTER and SUSHI? 
Would graphical representation of usage statistics be helpful in 
explaining your e-resource usage stats to others? 
Please provide any other thoughts or comments on this subject. 
Thank you! 

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